Saturday , 14 November 2026

US Sassuolo Calcio vs Cosenza Calcio, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2024-25
Sun 29 Dec 2024 · 14:00 UTC Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore 4,521 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 60' Michael Venturi
Luca Moro 86' 1–1
Luca Lipani 90' 2–1

Overview

Match Preview

US Sassuolo Calcio vs Cosenza Calcio — Serie B at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore.

Match Details

  • Referee Alberto Santoro
  • Assistant 1 Gamal Mokhtar
  • Assistant 2 Andrea Bianchini (Italy)

Head-to-Head

2
US Sassuolo Calcio 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals Cosenza Calcio

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Cosenza Calcio H 2–1 W
26 Dec AC Pisa 1909 A 1–3 L
21 Dec Palermo FC H 2–1 W
14 Dec Frosinone Calcio A 2–1 W
08 Dec UC Sampdoria H 5–1 W
29 Nov AC Reggiana A 2–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec US Sassuolo Calcio A 1–2 L
26 Dec US Catanzaro H 1–1 D
21 Dec Carrarese Calcio A 0–1 L
14 Dec AC Cesena A 1–2 L
07 Dec Frosinone Calcio H 0–1 L
01 Dec AC Pisa 1909 A 2–2 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Cosenza Calcio get us underway at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. US Sassuolo Calcio in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Cosenza Calcio's compact 3-4-2-1.
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Christian Kouan made 45 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' Cosenza Calcio come into this ranked 19 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 25' Manuel Ricciardi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 30' It’s high time Fabio Grosso made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 35' Cosenza Calcio started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
  • 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 45' Italy international Riccardo Ciervo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 55' It looks like no one’s ball. Cosenza Calcio is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 57' Edoardo Pieragnolo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Doig on 57 minute.
  • 58' The US Sassuolo Calcio bench stirs into life. Flavio Russo is withdrawn and Luca Moro gets his opportunity.
  • 60' Brilliant from the defender! Michael Venturi makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 60.
  • 63' A tactical swap from Cosenza Calcio — Manuel Ricciardi on, Riccardo Ciervo off on 63 minutes.
  • 68' A moment of madness from Massimo Zilli on 68 minutes earns him a card. Cosenza Calcio will be frustrated.
  • 72' The US Sassuolo Calcio bench stirs into life. Andrea Ghion is withdrawn and Luca Lipani gets his opportunity.
  • 77' Jeremy Toljan picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 78' Another substitution for Cosenza Calcio to replace Aldo Florenzi by Andrea Rizzo Pinna on 78 minute.
  • 83' Cosenza Calcio are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 85' That is a card for Cosenza Calcio. Charlys will be fuming at that decision.
  • 86' What composure from Luca Moro! The Italy international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 88' The Cosenza Calcio bench stirs into life. Baldovino Cimino is withdrawn and Tommaso D'Orazio gets his opportunity.
  • 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Luca Lipani makes it 2-1.
  • 90' Michael Venturi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • 90' The whistle greets Armand Lauriente as he departs to be replaced by Janis Antiste.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.66 US Sassuolo Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93 Cosenza Calcio xG
I would bet for: US Sassuolo Calcio to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
US Sassuolo Calcio57% Draw25% Cosenza Calcio18%
Actual: US Sassuolo Calcio win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

US Sassuolo Calcio or Draw
82%
Draw or Cosenza Calcio
43%
US Sassuolo Calcio or Cosenza Calcio
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
US Sassuolo Calcio37% Draw47% Cosenza Calcio16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
11.5%
2 – 0
10.1%
0 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6%
3 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.5%

Asian Handicap — US Sassuolo Calcio

Handicap US Sassuolo Calcio covers Push Cosenza Calcio covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 24% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 13% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

US Sassuolo Calcio keeps clean sheet
40% ✓
Cosenza Calcio keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.